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Despite having the largest market share in India and a fleet size of 350 jets, the low-cost carrier has only operated narrow-body aircraft.

Indian budget carrier IndiGo has placed its first-ever order for widebody aircraft, with an order of 30 Airbus A350-900 jets. The move is expected to help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations.

Despite having the largest market share in India and a fleet size of 350 aircraft, the low-cost carrier has only been operating narrow-body aircraft on domestic as well as international routes. 

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